Monday, June 24, 2013

Five Valleys Land Trust purchased the historic Corra Ranch at the confluence of Rock Creek and the Clark Fork River, preserving the scenic gateway to Rock Creek forever, and ensuring that wild trout continue to swim upstream to their traditional spawning beds. The land acquisition is an enormous step forward in ongoing private and public conservation efforts to protect vital habitat along Rock Creek, a legendary stream that is regarded by many as one of the finest blue ribbon trout streams in the United States.

Friday, June 21, 2013

A recent report by Headwaters Economics, a Bozeman-based nonprofit, found that Western rural counties with more than 30 percent of their land safeguarded as national parks, federal wilderness, or national forests collectively increased job creation at a rate four times greater than rural counties with no federally protected lands:

Travelers for Open Land now has window clings available for supporters! If your business participates in TFOL and you'd like a supply for your customers or guests who make a donation, please call Kelli at (406) 442-0490 today!

Monday, June 10, 2013

Last week I had a fantastic lunch and visit with Jack and Belinda Rich at Rich Ranch in Seeley Lake. They're proud supporters of Travelers for Open Land on their guest ranch. It was inspiring to hear Jack talk about how strongly he feels about sharing his passion for open space with their guests from around the world.Here's a pic of Jack and Belinda with the TFOL sign at the entry to their ranch house.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Gallatin Valley Land Trust is working on a new single-track trail in Bozeman. A Chronicle article Chronicle articledescribes the trail
as suitable for year-round activities including hiking, biking and Nordic
skiing. Penelope Pierce, GVLT executive director, is seen here in a Chronicle
photo at the proposed trailhead at Ellis Street and Kagy Boulevard.